Feb 15, 2008 | News-journal.com
Other Maude Cobb events not delayed after rally
A Fair of the Heart will be kept close to its schedule, if not right on time today. via News-journal.com
60 Years Ago in Texas Game and Fish
Conservation has come a long way in Texas, but before the state implemented serious laws to protect its waters, many of the streams and rivers were in dire conditions. via Texas Parks & Wildlife
Submission Policy Letters should be limited to 300 words. Letters must be signed by the author and include a telephone number to confirm identity and clarify details. via The Daily Tribune Online
“They fill in wherever you need them”
Myron Duarte, of Auburn, Wash., brushes the mane of roping horse Mouse to remove tangles recently as they prepare for the 75th SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo at the Ector County Coliseum. via Odessa American Online
National Audubon Society's annual Christmas bird count
“Dad looked at me and he said, 'David, there's only two turkeys in these woods -- you and me”
David Brotherton recalls the morning he woke up before dawn in 1979 while he was home in Mena, Ark., on his Christmas break during his freshman year at the University of Arkansas. via News-journal.com
Craddock: East Texan fought second battle of Alamo
As a newspaperman and Texas governor, East Texan Oscar B. Colquitt was used to butting heads with irate readers and the state Legislature. via News-journal.com
Daingerfield church can empathize with victims of Colorado shootings
“Our hearts and compassion go to those folks who are going through such a difficult time right now because we know too well what's involved”
Created: December 12, 2007 05:56 PM Modified: December 12, 2007 05:56 PM If anyone can relate to the victims of Sunday's violence that left four people dead at a Colorado missionary training center and a ... via KTBS-TV Shreveport
Alexander Honored For 300 Wins
“I am happy to have been a part of the success at different places.”
Dennis Alexander has become a Texas legend as a state champion coach. Alexander was at the helm in Daingerfield during the two championship wins in the 1980's. This season with the Harleton Wildcats he picked ... via KLTV Tyler
ATCOG Board approves Rose Hill application
“These three sites will be completely demolished since they are old, in bad shape, too small for families and are located in a high crime area”
DAINGERFIELD, Texas-The Housing Authority of Texarkana, Texas, moved one step closer Thursday to possibly getting $20 million in federal grant money. via Texarkana Gazette
“TPWD got more into angler education and providing urban angling opportunities”
Rainbow trout are as beautiful as the natural phenomenon for which they are named. via Texas Parks & Wildlife
Water system may soon get improvements
DAINGERFIELD, Texas-Water systems for the City of DeKalb and the Simms community in Bowie County may soon get some improvements. via Texarkana Gazette
Housing Authority could receive $20 million grant
DAINGERFIELD, Texas-The Texarkana, Texas, Housing Authority could get another step closer to receiving $20 million in federal grant money depending on what happens at an Ark-Tex Council of Governments Board of ... via Texarkana Gazette
ATCOG considers grant requests Thursday
Updated 28 minutes ago The City of Paris is seeking a $200,000 Environ-mental Protection Agency grant to be matched with $40,000 for the Grand Theater Restoration project. via Paris Texas
“When I'm angry with you I scrub the toilet.”
The Rev. C.E. Mitchell My pastor is Rev. C.E. Mitchell and I love him. I am glad you are wondering why I said "love." He loves and cares for his congregation and the feelings are reciprocal. via News-journal.com
Upshur County Returns 29 Indictments
From Staff Reports GILMER - An Upshur County grand jury indicted a Gladewater woman on felony cruelty to animal charges. via Tyler Morning Telegraph
Christian volunteers minister to fans at Texas Motor Speedway
“Not everyone is sympathetic with what we do”
Linda and Lee Emerson of Katy, Texas, renew their vows at Texas Motor Speedway before Dr. via Quick
Quick growth, narrow roads cause Hallsville traffic tie-up
“The only alternative is to build a bypass, and I don't think anyone there has brought that up.”
Quick growth and narrow roads have created traffic headaches for the town's 3,000 residents, and officials think a relief route is their only answer. via News-journal.com
Cash machine damaged by would-be thief
An ATM was knocked over with a backhoe early Wednesday in an effort to steal cash from the machine, Longview police said. via Longview News-Journal
Gilmer ETMC offers discount care for city police detainees
“We really appreciate (ETMC) making the offer”
East Texas Medical Center Gilmer made the Gilmer City Council an offer that was too good to refuse. via Longview News-Journal
CAUGHT: Inmate who overpowered jailer, stole sheriff's truck...
“It was a long and intense night. Thanks to all who helped, as a result it ended safely with no one hurt.”
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tanner Crump allows escapee Joseph Leslie Meadows one last cigarette before he and jailers Terry Duncan and Jail Administrator Geno Casteneda take Meadows back into the ... via Sulphur Springs News-Telegram